Lao is the official language of Laos, spoken by about 7 million people. A tonal language close to Thai, it has its own alphabet and a gentle culture marked by Theravada Buddhism, lam and mor lam music, and a developing cinema.
The best channels to learn Lao for free.
Our selection of movies and TV shows for Lao immersion.
Award-winning Australian-Lao film about a boy building a rocket. Rural and natural Lao.
Drama / AdventureLao film about daily life in Vientiane. Contemporary and authentic urban Lao.
DramaNong Hak
Lao horror film. Contemporary Lao blending traditional beliefs and modernity.
Horror / DramaEssential artists to discover music in Lao.
Lao singer mixing traditional mor lam and modern pop. Melodic and accessible Lao.
Lao pop star. Clear and emotional Lao in popular romantic ballads.
Mor lam ensembles, ancestral Lao musical tradition. Sung Lao with khene and voice.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
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A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
Guides, methods and tips to progress.
Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
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